Rheinmetall
Rheinmetall AG, a leading global defence and automotive technology company, is headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany. Founded in 1889, Rheinmetall has established itself as a key player in the defence industry, specialising in armoured vehicles, ammunition, and military technology. With a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, the company has achieved significant milestones, including innovations in vehicle systems and advanced weaponry. Rheinmetall's core offerings include cutting-edge military vehicles, high-performance ammunition, and integrated defence solutions, all designed to meet the evolving needs of armed forces worldwide. Renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation, Rheinmetall holds a prominent market position, consistently recognised for its contributions to defence technology and strategic partnerships with various governments and military organisations.
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Rheinmetall's score of 17 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Rheinmetall's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Rheinmetall reported total carbon emissions of approximately 290,170,000 kg CO2e globally, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 136,723 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 198,330 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 8,821,480,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This indicates a continued reliance on upstream activities, particularly in the use of sold products. In 2022, Rheinmetall's emissions were approximately 336,910,000 kg CO2e globally, with Scope 1 emissions at 110,126 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 221,327 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 6,885,095,000 kg CO2e. The data shows a notable focus on Scope 3 emissions, which represent the majority of their carbon footprint. For the German operations in 2023, Rheinmetall's emissions were approximately 6,663,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1, with Scope 2 emissions at 198,330,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions again dominating at about 8,821,480,000 kg CO2e. Despite the substantial emissions figures, there are currently no publicly disclosed reduction targets or initiatives from Rheinmetall, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. The absence of specific reduction strategies may reflect a broader industry trend where companies are increasingly scrutinised for their environmental impact and sustainability practices.
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Add to project| 2015 | 2016 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 256,279,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 466,825,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 9,573,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Rheinmetall is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
